Tuesday, April 19, 2011

I was in Cebu last week for a bit of work and some RnR. We finished work early one afternoon so I joined my friends who were staying at Tambuli Beach Club in Mactan. The kids were having a wonderful time jet-skiing with their dad, mom was the designated photographer between our girl talk and snacking on pancit (noodles) and club sandwich.

@ mirandablue

@ mirandablue

A variety of boats entertained us as they pass our line of vision. Being an archipelago of 7,100 plus islands, different kinds of sea vessels are the usual mode of transportation around the Philippines especially when travelling on short distances (less than 4 hours). Larger ships and Ro-Ro's (Roll-on-Roll-off) provide ample cargo space for personal vehicles on board---it's a convenient way to travel from one province to the next. Outrigger boats bring passengers to the nearby islands, and bancas are usually used by local fishermen.

Show me a menu and I would instinctively check out the seafood section first. And 90% of the time, I would order a shrimp dish. Yes, I am that predictable when it comes to shrimps. I am probably Bubba Gump's soul sister.:p

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Two kids at the beach before sunset...picking up pebbles, shells and other treasures. This scene evokes childhood memories---of an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the afternoons were filled with fragrance of roasted coffee, fried saba [banana] and burning leaves.

i always associate the aroma of coffee with childhood. Probably because my grandmother roasted coffee and coffee was always brewing in her kitchen. Burning leaves, freshly mown grass, Vicks VapoRub, fresh laundry (before the age of fabric conditioner, when towels and blankets smelled like summer sun), baby powder.

2. What was your favorite place when you were a child?

i was always climbing trees---i loved hanging out on the branches of a guava or aratiles tree (Jamaican cherry, Muntingia) in front of our house. probably the reason why i love being on the roof top, or any elevated places.

P.S. I will be out of town for two days..will catch up when I get back. Thank you for stopping by.

Friday, April 8, 2011

There was some gentle arm-twisting before I agreed to order this Kingdao Spareribs Salad at Hong Kong Emperor Seafood Restaurant in MoA. With a wide selection in the menu, there were lots of seafood dishes to order but my pork-loving-friend needed her fix. But I was pleasantly surprised at the first bite---the spareribs were crunchy outside, it's tender and tasty inside. I also like the sweet sauce and the lightly drizzled Japanese mayo. Not a bad choice, after all.:p

To celebrate with the rest of the Friday food-trippers, I checked my tags and this is my 88th FTF post. My first FTF was posted on May 22, 2009. Now that's quite a lot of food. No wonder I keep on gaining weight!*LOL*

First of all, my congratulations to the Litratong Pinoyteam---it's been a wonderful and interesting three years! I'm raising my coffee cup to all participants of this weekly photo challenge. Cheers!

To celebrate the 3rd anniversary, we're free to post whatever we like. So I continue with the series of silhouettes I took at the shores of Punta Bulata. It was a cloudy afternoon, and I was expecting a downpour. But nature was kind...it drizzled and the sun stayed hidden behind the clouds all afternoon. It showed its golden brilliance at sunset.

Obviously, I love silhouettes. Our eyes are used to the colors of everyday life that when we see light and darkness, it evokes a whole range of emotions, drama and mystery. I believe that silhouette photography is a creative way to convey the beauty of simplicity. What do you think?

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Flags and kites in different colors were flying high at Clark field in late February during the 3-day Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. The sky was blue then it turned cloudy in the afternoon. It didn't rain but it was hot and humid and all I wanted was an ice-cold drink and a siesta.

Friday, April 1, 2011

Visited relatives at Hacienda Guba when I was in Negros in early March. This is a rural farming community a few kilometers from the town center of Valladolid, my mother's hometown. Known as the rice granary of the province, 90% of Valladolid's arable land is planted with rice. I hope it would stay that way for the next generations to come. The endless rice fields laid out at sunset is one of the beautiful images I keep to remember this place.

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